Think about the people you trust most in the world. These people could be your mum, dad, caregiver, grandma, grandad, your teacher, your auntie or uncle, or an older brother or sister?

Now think of other people who you may not know but you think you can trust because of the job that they do. They may be policemen or women, the minister or leader of your church, temple or synagogue, your parents' friends, your friends' parents, etc.

When you have thought of all the people you can trust, choose at least 5 who you feel you can trust the most because they care about you and you feel comfortable talking to them about your problems or things that are worrying you. They could become your 'trusted adults'.

Ask these people if they are happy to be a person you can talk with.

Make sure that you have their phone numbers - put them into your mobile phone.

These people will become your network to help you keep yourself safe.

Now that you have your network, you are on the way to keeping yourself safe.

Nothing is so awful that you can't talk to someone about it.

When you have a problem and you're not sure what to do:

Get away from whatever is happening.

Tell an adult you can trust.

Talk it over with someone in your network.

Keep on telling different people in your network if your problem is not being fixed.

Some schools have a special program to help you learn how to keep yourself safe. You learn to think of different ways to keep yourself safe and practise solving different problems like those we just talked about. Tell the people on your network what you are learning. They may be able to take part in the program too.

People who are yelling at youAre doing the wrong thing.If they abuse you, it's too much,You feel at the end of your string.To keep away from being hurtYou need someone to talk to,Someone to listen and help you through.So this is what you do.Make yourself a networkTo help you with your fears.People who care and understandWho'll help you dry your tears.Keeping safe is what you'll do To make your dreams come true.

Gabbie

We've provided this information to help you to understand important things about staying healthy and happy. However, if you feel sick or unhappy, it is important to tell your mum or dad, a teacher or another grown-up.